Savoonga, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
766 Population 130/sq mi density
$51,875 Median Income $18,839 per capita
$105,300 Home Value $435,931 Zillow
24°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$51,875 median income, 27.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Savoonga, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,875
31% below
$18,839 per capita
Home Value
$105,300
63% below
Zillow: $435,931
Bachelor's Degree+
3.2%
91% below
74.5% high school+
Unemployment
27.7%
669% above
36.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.2%
35% above
36.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
24°F

How Savoonga Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Savoonga's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
69%
Home Value
37%
Poverty
290%
Bachelor's
9%
Unemployment
769%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Savoonga a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Savoonga residents earn a median household income of $51,875 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,839. The unemployment rate stands at 27.7% (669% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 36.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Savoonga is $105,300 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $435,931. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.

Education

3.2% of adults in Savoonga hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below the national average). 74.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Savoonga has an average annual temperature of 24°F (-4°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population766
Median Age24.5 yrs
Density130/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

D
Median Income$51,875
Per Capita$18,839
Unemployment27.7%
Poverty36.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$105,300
Rent
Ownership95.9%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units193
Rent Burden18.1%

Health

Obesity43.2%
Diabetes17.4%
Smoking36.8%
Heart Disease9.8%

Climate

Avg Temp24°F
Rain15.6 in/yr
Elevation137 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.2%
High School+74.5%
Graduate+0.2%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute5 min
Broadband75.5%

Did You Know?

Savoonga was founded in 1969.
The median home in Savoonga was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (674 miles).
13.2% of the population has a disability.